Barcelona Cable Car: Roundtrip from Barceloneta Beach

About this experience

Barcelona Port Cable Car tickets from Barceloneta Beach Book Barcelona Port Cable Car tickets for a round-trip ride high above the harbour, from the Barceloneta seafront to the hillside of Montjuïc and back. The red cabins of the Port Cable Car (Transbordador Aeri del Port) have crossed Port Vell since 1931, and the trip still gives one of the best views in the city: cruise ships and yachts below you, the beaches stretching north, and the Old Town, the cathedral and the Sagrada Família on the skyline. Your ticket covers the round trip, with a set entry time, so you skip the ticket office queue and know exactly when you ride. It is a short, memorable experience rather than a full-day outing, which makes it easy to fit between a morning on the beach and an afternoon on Montjuïc. What the Port Cable Car ride is like The line runs for about 1.3 kilometres between Torre de Sant Sebastià at the end of the Barceloneta seafront and Miramar station on Montjuïc, passing the tall Torre de Jaume I tower in the middle of the harbour. For most of the crossing you hang around 70 metres above the water, and the ride takes well under ten minutes each way. The cable car cabins are standing room only and hold a small group, so everyone gets a chance to look out of the windows. Look left for the working port and open sea, and right for the city, the Columbus Monument at the foot of La Rambla, and the hills behind Barcelona. At Miramar you can step out for the viewpoint and gardens before riding back, or walk on to explore Montjuïc. The Montjuïc Cable Car to the castle is a separate line with its own ticket; if the castle is your goal, see Montjuïc Cable Car tickets. What's included in your ticket Round-trip ride on the Barcelona Port Cable Car, boarding from the beach side Entry to the cable car at the entry time you choose Panoramic views over Port Vell, Barceloneta and the city Priority boarding is not included, so you may still wait in the boarding line at busy times, but a ticket with a set entry time saves the separate wait at the ticket office. Tips for riding the cable car in Barcelona Torre de Sant Sebastià is at the end of Passeig de Joan de Borbó, a short walk along the seafront from Barceloneta metro station. A lift takes you up the tower to the boarding platform. Arrive at your entry time with your mobile ticket ready, and check your voucher for the station where your ticket is valid. Opening hours change with the season and are shorter in winter, and the line is closed on 25 December. Because the cable car cabins hang high over open water, rides can be paused in strong wind, so a calm, clear day gives the best views. Late afternoon light over the sea is especially good for photos. Keep bags and phones secure, and follow staff instructions on board. More ways to see Barcelona from above Make a day of it with more of the city's sights. Pair a harbour view with a show in the Barcelona Cable Car and flamenco show combo, or see the seafront by bike, cable car and boat on a guided e-bike, cable car and sailing tour. For more ideas, browse things to do in Barcelona. Please note: these tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled, so check your date and entry time before you pay.

Highlights

• Round-trip ride on Barcelona's historic Port Cable Car, running since 1931
• Cross Port Vell around 70 metres above the water
• Board on the Barceloneta seafront at Torre de Sant Sebastià
• Set entry time, so you skip the ticket office queue
• Views of the beaches, the harbour, the Old Town and the Sagrada Família

What is included

• Round-trip ride on the Barcelona Port Cable Car, boarding from the beach side
• Entry to the cable car at your chosen entry time

Not included

• Priority boarding (you may wait in the boarding line at busy times)
• Montjuïc Cable Car to the castle (separate line and ticket)

Before you go

Boarding Board at Torre de Sant Sebastià, at the end of Passeig de Joan de Borbó on the Barceloneta seafront. A lift takes you up the tower. Check your voucher for the station where your ticket is valid, and arrive at your entry time with your mobile ticket ready. The ride Round trip across the harbour to Miramar on Montjuïc, well under ten minutes in each direction. The cable car cabins are standing room only. Priority boarding is not included. The Montjuïc Cable Car to the castle is a separate line and is not included. Weather and hours Service can pause in strong wind. Opening hours change with the season and are shorter in winter. Closed on 25 December. Cancellation These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.